University of Lancashire: dental hygiene and therapy courses
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Qualifications and approval status
- Hygiene and therapy: BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy — approved
GDC listing checked 2026-10-24. Admissions course titles and GDC qualification titles can differ; confirm the exact award and intake with the provider.
Dental Therapy BSc
3 years · UCAS code D4D7
- A levels / Scottish Highers
- A-Levels ABB including Biology. Dental Nurse qualification accepted in lieu of one grade B at A2 but not to replace Biology.
- GCSEs / Scottish Nationals
- GCSEs: 5 at grade C including Maths and Science and English.
- International Baccalaureate
- 32 points or above, must include Biology.
- Access / BTEC
- BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in applied science achieved at D*D*D or above will be accepted as an alternative to A-levels providing specific unit requirements have been met. BTEC Subsidiary Diploma at Distinction accepted in lieu of 1 B grade at A-level, (not in lieu of Biology) Pass Access Diploma with minimum 15 level 3 credits at Distinction and 19 level 3 credits at Merit. All Biology modules must be achieved with minimum Merit. This qualification can be considered alongside a level 3 Dental Nursing qualification Foundation Year in a relevant science-based subject achieved at 65% or above overall with 70% or above in all Biology modules.
- Admissions test
- CASPER assessment required.
- Interview
- Multiple mini-interviews
- Work experience
- Please refer to our page on Work Experience.
- Resits
- Resits may be considered but must be checked with admissions tutor through our admissions team as a non-standard entry requirement query.
- Personal statement
- The statement must be appropriate for the course the applicant is applying to.
Admissions: Dental Schools Council, 2027 entry, retrieved 2026-10-24. Check current details with the institution. Requirements can differ by route, subject and applicant circumstances.
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